146704 v.4 Master of Tourism Management

MTourMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027240F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

Designed to provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills required for career advancement and management positions in the services, tourism and hospitality industry in Australia and overseas. The course also aims to provide relevant industry experienced management staff without a first degree the opportunity to acquire a formal qualification in that discipline.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, provided that the specific discipline in the bachelor degree is different to that of the proposed professional master, or a bachelor degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, or an honours degree, or a graduate diploma (in business, economics or commerce), or significant professional experience. Note that the student may be required to complete additional foundation units at the discretion of the appropriate academic program area head.

Specific Requirements

Candidates without sufficient background may be required to complete one or more of the following foundation units before commencing the first stage - Cross Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580, Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560, Tourism Management (Impacts and Influences) 565, Human Resource Management (Overview) 560, Professional Practice 580 or Professional Practice 595.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available during the evening.

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment positions that have an interest in or focus on services and tourism management activities in the intermediary managerial level.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
11666	v.3	Business Dissertation (Management) 695	3.0	25.0
12891	v.2	Business Research Methods 600	3.0	25.0
13312	v.3	Tourism Management (Advanced Topics) 650	3.0	25.0
301209	v.3	Facilities and Operations Management 660	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2
		SELECT 8 OPTIONS		200.0
				200.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11218	v.4	Communication in Organisations 560	3.0	25.0
		OR
306812	v.1	Innovative Organisations 564	3.0	25.0
11667	v.3	Business Dissertation (Management) 696	3.0	25.0
12473	v.3	Tourism and Event Marketing 570	3.0	25.0
13308	v.4	Hospitality Industry Management 575	3.0	25.0
13309	v.2	Professional Practice 580	6.0	50.0
13310	v.2	Professional Practice 595	6.0	50.0
13311	v.3	Tourism Economics 502	3.0	25.0
13313	v.3	Tourism Management (Sustainable Tourism) 566	3.0	25.0
13327	v.3	Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560	3.0	25.0
13328	v.4	Services Information Management 561	3.0	25.0
301211	v.2	Tourism Management (Impacts and Influences) 565	3.0	25.0
301212	v.4	Event Management 570	3.0	25.0
305581	v.1	Environmental Issues in Business 501	3.0	25.0
4688	v.5	Human Resource Management (Overview) 560	3.0	25.0
5248	v.6	Managerial Leadership 561	3.0	25.0
5275	v.9	Management Principles and Practices 560	3.0	25.0
5934	v.4	Legal Environment 560	3.0	25.0
		OR
308108	v.1	Travel and Tourism Law 503	3.0	25.0

*		Stage 1 units
**		Stage 2 units
NB		Foundation units include - 5472 Cross Cultural Com. & Transitions 580, 13327 Tourism Man. (Princ. & Practises) 560, 301211 Tourism Man. (Impacts & Infl.) 565 , 4688 Human Resource Man. (Overview) 560, or 13309 Prof. Prac. 580 or 13390 Prof Prac.595